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Cost of Living in Târgovişte

Târgovişte, Dâmboviţa, Romania · Population 66,965

▼ -6% vs Romania average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)lei2,558 ($556)
Couple, monthlylei4,574 ($994)
Family of four, monthlylei5,949 ($1,293)

Estimated Prices in Târgovişte

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantlei26.22 ($5.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangelei105 ($22.80)per meal
Cappuccinolei7.87 ($1.71)each
Monthly groceries (single person)lei594 ($129)per month
Monthly public transport passlei96.14 ($20.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentlei253 ($55.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)lei73.42 ($15.96)per month
Fitness club membershiplei73.42 ($15.96)per month
Cinema ticketlei19.23 ($4.18)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrelei1,164 ($253)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrelei810 ($176)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrelei2,429 ($528)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Târgovişte is lei5,290 ($1,150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of lei2,558 ($556) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly lei3,325 ($723) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (lei810 ($176)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Moreni

16 km away · Dâmboviţa

Pucioasa

17 km away · Dâmboviţa

Găeşti

25 km away · Dâmboviţa

Titu

31 km away · Dâmboviţa

Câmpina

32 km away · Prahova

Topoloveni

32 km away · Argeş

Breaza

33 km away · Prahova

Băicoi

35 km away · Prahova

Other Major Cities in Romania

Bucharest

Bucureşti · pop. 2,412,530

lei3,396 ($738) / mo

Cluj-Napoca

Cluj · pop. 286,598

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Iaşi

Iaşi · pop. 271,692

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Constanţa

Constanţa · pop. 263,707

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Timişoara

Timiş · pop. 250,849

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Braşov

Braşov · pop. 237,589

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Craiova

Dolj · pop. 234,140

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Galaţi

Galaţi · pop. 217,851

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Living in Târgovişte

Târgovişte is one of the key cities in Romania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is lei2,558 ($556), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around lei810 ($176) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to lei5,949 ($1,293) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately lei4,574 ($994) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Târgovişte is lei5,290 ($1,150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least lei3,325 ($723) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Târgovişte expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated lei2,558 ($556) per month in Târgovişte including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Romania.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Târgovişte?
A net salary of around lei3,325 ($723) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Târgovişte with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Târgovişte is lei5,290 ($1,150).
How much is rent in Târgovişte?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated lei1,164 ($253) per month in the city centre and lei810 ($176) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about lei2,429 ($528).
Is Târgovişte cheaper than Romania on average?
Yes — Târgovişte is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Romania average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Târgovişte?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at lei594 ($129) in Târgovişte. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about lei26 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around lei8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Târgovişte compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Târgovişte is estimated at lei96 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Târgovişte are estimates based on Romania national averages adjusted for city size (population 66,965). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.